If you're ready to become a chemical engineer, Ohio is home to 11 schools that you can attend. Four schools have Associate's degree programs. All 11 schools have Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degree programs. The average cost of tuition in Ohio is $28,400 per year.

What kind of education do you need to successfully work as a chemical engineer? Most entry-level jobs require a Bachelor's degree. This degree takes four years, and it is designed to equip you with many different engineering skills and theories. Your 120 credits may include courses like Process Simulation & Design, Biomass Refinery Operations, and Chemical Reaction Engineering. This degree also focuses on hands-on experience, so plan on spending a considerable amount of time in your school's engineering lab. Lab hours help you learn how to safely work with chemicals.

Jobs in the research sector or at the management level are likely to require a Master's degree or PhD. A Master's degree takes two years of full-time study, while a PhD can take from three to eight years. Courses you may take for these degrees include Transport Phenomena, Viscous Flow, and Unit Operations.

There is a wide range of tuition rates in Ohio, so you can use tuition rates to help you select a school that fits your budget. Youngstown State University prides itself on low tuition rates; residents pay $7,451 per year and non-residents pay $13,408 per year. The University of Dayton has much higher tuition rates. All students pay $17,900 per semester.

Many schools offer scholarships specifically to engineering students. At the University of Toledo, you can apply for scholarships like the Esther Anderson Memorial Scholarship, the John B. Brandeberry Memorial Scholarship, and the CSX Diversity Scholarship.

In Ohio, O*Net reports that the average salary for a chemical engineer is $85,600 per year. You may be able to increase your earning potential by becoming a Professional Engineer. All Professional Engineering licensure goes through the State of Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board. Before you can get your license, you must pass the Principles & Practice of Engineering exam.